Preliminary Research for China＇s Sun Probe Complete

Researchers at the Shanghai Life Science Research Institute at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a crucial molecule regulating the human immune system, and the find may provide a new treatment for Septemia, a potentially deadly condition.     

Chilean Illapu Band Performs in China

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations betweenChina and Chile, at the invitation of the CPAFFC,the Chilean Illapu Band, one of the most famousbands in Latin America, gave performances richin Latin American flavour in the Poly Theatre inBeijing and the Meiqi Theatre in Shanghai, and waswarmly received by the Chinese audience.     

Invigorating Private Investment

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao set in motion the policies and measures to encourage and guide the sound development of private investment at an executive meeting of the State Council on March24.While aimed at improving the overall private investment environment,these measures will help promote China's economic restructuring and maintain its growth momentum,said Sun Lijian,a professor of finance at Fudan University in Shanghai,in an article for Shanghai Securities News.     

Director Scoops Top Film Award

Chinese film director Tian Zhuangzhuang walked away with the best director award at the 10th Shanghai International Film Festival that concluded on June 24.     

REACHING A NEW ZENITH

正A quantum satellite at the Shanghai Engineering Center for Microsatellites under the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Shanghai on May 25.China plans to launch the world’s frst quantum satellite in July,which can achieve secure communication.The satellite is dedicated to performing quantum science experiments.     

Bridging the Divide

Despite the Taiwan authorities' vows at the beginning of the new year to further strain the island's relationship with the Chinese mainland by "proactive management and effective liberalization" -tightening cross-strait policies-the charter flights for the traditional Chinese Spring Festival season were jumpstarted with the taking off of China Airlines' CI585 flight from Taipei to Shanghai at 8:03 a.m. January 20, an encouraging sign to all well-     

'Tripod' Monetary Structure

Debates and negotiations are going to be intense at the G20 London summit.Zhang Ming,an international finance expert at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences,wrote an article in Shanghai Securities News in which he argues     

HARMONY IN DIVERSITY

正What do the visions of Xi Jinping and Confucius on global governance have in common?At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)Summit held from June 9 to 10,Chinese President Xi Jinping elaborated on his vision of global governance with the Shanghai Spirit at its core.The Shanghai Spirit,a set of values followed by the SCO,features mutual trust,mutual     

The Hurun Best of the Best Awards Dinner 2013

Awards presented to leading brands based on findings from Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2013 This January,Hurun Report celebrated the ninth annual edition of the Hurun Best of the Best Awards at the Hilton Hongqiao Hotelin Shanghai.     

World Hails Opening of Shanghai Expo

THE opening ceremony of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo was held on the evening of April 30, featuring dazzling indoor performances as well as a lavish display of fireworks and lights at the riverside. Chinese President Hu Jintao presided and Jean-Pierre Lafon, president of International Exhibitions Bureau （BIE） delivered a speech to mark the event. The following morning, Mr. Lafon and Jia Qinglin, chairman of the CPPCC National Committee,     

Te Ao Maori Arrives

<正>Shanghai Museum exhibit shines light on Maori culture and its similarities with Chinese customs and traditions An exhibition of Maori taonga (treasures) from New Zealand at the Shanghai Museum is exceeding expectations.     

Coming to the Game

Trading of yuan-denominated crude oil futures contracts opened on March 26 at the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE). As the first international futures contracts on the Chinese mainland, they allow foreign investors to participate in transactions.     

Miracle or Make-believe？

DISNEY＇S Snow White, a cartoon image beloved by generations, is an enduring icon of simple love. According to a Shanghai government progress report on the construction of Shanghai Disneyland, by 2014 Chinese children will no longer have to go abroad to visit the cartoon characters they love so much： the magic will be there waiting in Shanghai. One look at Hong Kong＇s experience however, suggests other benefits may be more difficult to achieve.     

Light the Lantern

A 9-meter-tall light installation featuring tigers,the Chinese zodiac animal for the upcoming lunar year,is illuminated as part of the annual lantern show at Yuyuan Garden,a historical tourist site in Shanghai.The lantern show runs from January 18 to February 28.     

Hotel Infomation

Raffles Beijing Hotel Fan Bingbing, a rising Chinese movie star, is welcomed by Peter Lloyd Wynne, General Manager of Raffles Beijing Hotel, at the Celine 2006-07 fashion show at the hotel in July. Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai This August, our experienced executive chef Lisa prepares the most creative and delicious     

US Greenwich High School Band in China

A 229-member Greenwich High School (GHS) Band of Connecticut,the U. S.,organized and sent by the Chinese Cultural Exchange of the U. S.,visited Beijing,Xi’an,Shanghai and Suzhou from April 13 to 24 at the invitation of the CPAFFC.     

Another First for China

Chinese writer Mo Yan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature on October 11. Before the announcement was made, his novels had already sold out at bookstores across China."About 5,000 copies of one of Mo’s novels have sold out," said Tang Zhengyu,Director of the Marketing Department at the Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing Group.     

Beyond Europe

<正>Facing the EU debt crisis, the SCO pushes for regionalfinancial security Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s pro- posals at a recent meeting of the Shanghai Cooperatio     

DIPLOMACY BETWEEN CHINA AND THE UNITED STATES

February21-28, 1972: U.S.President Richard Nixon visited China at the invita-tion of Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, with a Sino-U.S.joint communique released in Shanghai on February28.     

SPRING FESTIVAL,SPENDING FESTIVAL

正People expand their entertainment prospects during the Chinese NewYear holiday A pig-shaped bronze vessel, with a history of over 3,000 years,went on display for the first time at the Shanghai Museum during the Spring Festival Golden Week,which started on February 4.People took